N62899 Sold in Canada in 1967 Operated by Forest Industries Flying Tankers Ltd. 1968-1996, Vancouver as CF-VFU. Flown out of Sproat Lake near Port Alberni, on Vancouver Island. Used for forest patrols, support and spotter for the Martin Mars water bombers. Has been fitted with long range fuel tanks in the wing center section for a 6 hour endurance. Alaso can be used to transport timber companies personnel. Was given the super treatment sometime in it's career, with the extended dorsal fin, upgraded engines and retractable floats. Over 15,000 airframe hours.